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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1960
Page
5
The Senate considers a disputed measure to open most major league rosters to an unrestricted draft after each World Series and to bring baseball and other major sports under antitrust law. Proponents say it would curb talent hoarding, cap untouchable rosters at 40, and promote balance between major and minor leagues.
The Biddeford Saco Men’s Twilight Golf League begins the second half tomorrow with re organized teams. Qualifying for the Pinkham tournament must finish by July 3 as four top teams advance to the two ball best ball all net championship. Weekly matches feature Team 1 versus Team 6, Team 2 versus Team 5, and Team 3 versus Team 4. New squads include Teams 1 through 6 led by Alf Polackwich H Wooster L Mitchell W Nadeau D Leonard RR Leclair M Viger P LePage et al.
Fans in Salt Lake City and nationwide weigh the merits of Gene Fullmer and Carmen Basilio on the eve of their middleweight title bout. Fullmer, 28, and Basilio, 32, clash for up to 15 rounds in a nationally televised fight. Basilio’s recent inactivity and Fullmer’s evolving tactics fuel speculation about how the bout will unfold and which style will prevail.
In St Louis summer league action the Dodgers erupted for seven runs in the fifth inning at St Louis Field to upset the Braves 11 8. Despite Ronald Breton holding the Braves to three doubles earlier, two Braves errors plus four walks and a hit batsman sparked the big inning as Dick Maurice and Ray Cadorette delivered the only two Dodgers hits.
Saco recreation director Harvey Lamon tagne Jr announced two changes to the Midget League and tennis clinics. The league age limit rises from 9-12 to 9-13, inviting boys who do not turn 14 until August or later to participate. Tennis clinics move to Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 to 10 am, instead of 11 to noon.
Baltimore, briefly back atop the standings, drops to second after Washington ties 2-2 and scores three unearned runs in the 10th. The Orioles’ home mark dips to 18-15 while road record stands at 23-13. three unearned runs settle the decision.
Cleveland outfielder Jim Piersall waits for a call from the Indians after team physician Dr. Don Kelly orders an indefinite rest. Piersall, grappling with past nerves and on-field feuds, remains in Boston and will rejoin only when Kelly recommends, per club sentiment relayed by GM Frank Lane.
Former heavyweight king Jersey Joe Walcott calls Ingemar Johansson an amateur after Johansson’s loss to Patterson. Walcott, 46, criticizes Johansson’s training and says a rematch won’t help the sport, urging focus on younger fighters.
Jerry Coffin of Auburn operates a fixed camera at Gorham Raceway delivering rapid photo finish results. Since 1944 he has covered Maine races including Lewiston Gorham Scarborough Downs and Lewiston Fair. he processes negatives in about 20 to 30 seconds and has logged tens of thousands of race captures. Coffin, known as the photo finish man, began selling programs in 1936 and stepped in when an operator vanished in 1944. He is married with three children.
A historical snapshot lists top performers by league in batting and pitching. Key names include Mays, Banks, Cepeda, Groat, Pinson, Bruton, and Roebuck, with standout figures for runs, RBIs, hits, and wins, plus leading American League batting and RBI leaders Gentile and Mantle.
Race card listing eight races for pace and trot at Borderview with horse names, owners, and riders. Contains first to eighth races across classes D to C. Notable entries include Tower Light Tyrant Homestretch Mac's Josie Wilbur M Queenly Peter Dale S. Early Hill Beauty Girl Ready entries and several named horses with riders.
The column shows team records, winning percentages, and games behind. Washington defeated Baltimore 5 to 2 in 10 innings. Tuesday and Wednesday schedules list Kansas City at New York, Cleveland at Baltimore, Chicago at Washington, Detroit at Boston, with several NBC games and matchups across the league.
Hits Minoso of Chicago and Runnels of Boston posted 84 and 83 respectively as top hitters. Lollar of Chicago and Skowron of New York led doubles with 18, Fox of Chicago claimed 6 triples, Maris of New York hit 22 home runs, Aparicio of Chicago and Minoso of Chicago led steals with 16 and 10. Coates of New York remained undefeated 8-0, Fornieles and Turley each posted 4-1. Detroit hurler struck out 97 while Pascual of Washington fanned 91.
Emond led with 19 points followed by Marcotte at 11 and Lemir at 14. Fecteau and Marcotte each tallied 17, with Larochelle at 15 and Hebert 3. Emond 2. Upcoming games: Tuesday Fecteau vs Emond. Wednesday Hebert vs Lemire. Thursday Larochelle vs Emond and Fecteau vs Marcotte.
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